Jackson, Charles
The Lost Weekend
- ISBN 13:
- 9780307948717
- author:
- Jackson, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 2.1 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A groundbreaking and deeply personal novel, The Lost Weekend is a powerful exploration of the devastating effects of alcoholism. In 1936, a young writer's life spirals out of control as he embarks on a five-day binge.
With unflinching honesty and unrelenting pace, this novel catapults its protagonist to the brink of despair, revealing the ravages of addiction and the fragility of the modern human condition.
First published to critical acclaim, The Lost Weekend remains a haunting and unforgettable portrayal of the struggle to overcome the demons of addiction.